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There is a long history behind Global Knives. The Samurai tradition a thousand years ago , Japanese swordsmiths created the high art of making samurai swords was to provide strong, sharp blades for the Samurai, the feared warrior.
Today, and following on from the Samurai sword tradition, Professional Japanese craftsmen are creating Global Knives of the maximum quality. Global knife sets are manufactured by Yoshikin in Niigata, Japan.
Global knives were first designed in 1985 by Komin Yamada . When he was commissioned for this task his mandate was to develop a range of Global Knives that would revolutionize the knives market , using the finest materials available and the latest manufacturing techniques . He was to fashion a series of kitchen knives Ideally suited to the professional and amateur chef.
The two most revolutionary characteristics of Global knives which are their edge and the way the global knife is balanced. The first thing you notice about the Global Knife is the quality of the sharp edge. The majority of the Global knives are sharpened or ground on both sides of the blade, just like Western style knives. However, their edges are ground steeply to a point and acute angle. The difference being a European knife uses a bevelled edge. The straight edge results in a dramatically sharper knife which stays sharper longer . The edge on a Global knife is so large and prominent that it is effortlessly seen with the naked eye and extends some way from the tip of the knife. When Global knives are balanced, Global uses sand to create a balance within the handle of the Global Knives . There are two reasons why Global knives use sand. It is far more precise than using a tang and a bolster. Another reason is, the Asian market doesn’t usually have bolsters , since they only serve as a hindrance to general Global Knife maintenance and usage. Other unique features of Global knives are their sleek contours and seamless, all stainless steel construction which eliminates food and dirt traps offering the ultimate in safety and hygiene.
Today, and following on from the Samurai sword tradition, Professional Japanese craftsmen are creating Global Knives of the maximum quality. Global knife sets are manufactured by Yoshikin in Niigata, Japan.
Global knives were first designed in 1985 by Komin Yamada . When he was commissioned for this task his mandate was to develop a range of Global Knives that would revolutionize the knives market , using the finest materials available and the latest manufacturing techniques . He was to fashion a series of kitchen knives Ideally suited to the professional and amateur chef.
The two most revolutionary characteristics of Global knives which are their edge and the way the global knife is balanced. The first thing you notice about the Global Knife is the quality of the sharp edge. The majority of the Global knives are sharpened or ground on both sides of the blade, just like Western style knives. However, their edges are ground steeply to a point and acute angle. The difference being a European knife uses a bevelled edge. The straight edge results in a dramatically sharper knife which stays sharper longer . The edge on a Global knife is so large and prominent that it is effortlessly seen with the naked eye and extends some way from the tip of the knife. When Global knives are balanced, Global uses sand to create a balance within the handle of the Global Knives . There are two reasons why Global knives use sand. It is far more precise than using a tang and a bolster. Another reason is, the Asian market doesn’t usually have bolsters , since they only serve as a hindrance to general Global Knife maintenance and usage. Other unique features of Global knives are their sleek contours and seamless, all stainless steel construction which eliminates food and dirt traps offering the ultimate in safety and hygiene.
